Chef John’s Creamy Mushroom Soup

Ingredients: ¼ cup unsalted butter 2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms 1 pinch salt 1 yellow onion, diced 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 6 sprigs fresh thyme 2 cloves garlic, peeled 4 cups chicken broth 1 cup water 1 cup heavy whipping cream 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon fresh thyme... » read more

Basic Biscuits

Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening ¾ cup milk Directions: Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening with fork or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pour milk... » read more

Baked Pork Chops I

Ingredients: 6 pork chops 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon seasoning salt 2 egg, beaten ¼ cup all-purpose flour 2 cups Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup ½ cup milk ⅓ cup white wine Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).... » read more

King Ranch Chicken Casserole

Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 white onion, diced 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®) 1 cup chicken broth 2... » read more

Chicken, Apple, and Brussels Sprout Sheet Pan Dinner

Ingredients: 2 cups Brussels sprouts, halved 1 red apple, cut into 1-inch cubes 1 (4 ounce) package pancetta 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary 6 skinless, boneless chicken thighs salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Toss Brussels sprouts, apple,... » read more

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio

Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked spaghetti 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced ½ cup olive oil ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste ¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook... » read more

Easy Meatloaf

Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds ground beef 1 egg 1 onion, chopped 1 cup milk 1 cup dried bread crumbs salt and pepper to taste 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons prepared mustard ⅓ cup ketchup Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, combine the beef, egg, onion, milk and... » read more

Tennessee Meatloaf

Ingredients: ½ cup ketchup ¼ cup brown sugar 2 tablespoons cider vinegar cooking spray 1 onion, chopped ½ green bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 teaspoon dried thyme 1 teaspoon seasoned salt ½ teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons prepared mustard 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce ½ teaspoon hot... » read more

Gourmet Mushroom Risotto

Ingredients: 6 cups chicken broth, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 1 pound portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced 1 pound white mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 shallots, diced 1 ½ cups Arborio rice ½ cup dry white wine sea salt to taste freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons finely chopped chives 4 tablespoons butter ⅓ cup... » read more

Simple Macaroni and Cheese

Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) box elbow macaroni ¼ cup butter ¼ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ground black pepper to taste 2 cups milk 2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese Directions: Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but... » read more